Tree of Life (Binah in Assiah): The Queen of Pentacles corresponds to Binah in Assiah. In the material world, Binah represents Specific Water in the World of Earth.

Sephira (Binah): All Specific Water deals with organization through definition and delineation, and correspond to the third sephira, Binah or “understanding.” Binah is associated with the slowest, outermost traditional planet, Saturn. Saturn represents the slowing down of cosmic energy as it contracts unlimited potential into the structure of linear time and matter. The Saturn archetype structures the small “r” reality principle, limiting infinite potential so as to bring order and consistency to human life, thereby shaping the framework within which transformation can occur. 

World (Assiah): All Pentacles correspond to the last of the four worlds, Assiah (“The World of Action”), which is also called the material world. The element associated with the World of Assiah is earth.

The Story of Earth: The element of earth, traditionally symbolized by the suit of pentacles in the Tarot system, exhibits an intrinsic association with the physical resources and the material realm. Earth is the heaviest and most stable of the four classical elements that constitute the foundational components of the manifest world. In stark contrast to fire, earth is the least dynamic element, yet paradoxically, it is also the most enduring and long-lasting in its manifestation within the physical plane. Earth symbolizes stability, grounding, and an inherent sense of solidity and permanence. The narratives and stories aligned with the earth element revolve thematically around the cultivation, acquisition, and harvesting of tangible resources from the physical world.

Time of the Year: December 21/22 – January 19/20

Zodiacal Longitude: 0°00’–29°59’ Capricorn

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